03-16-2021, 12:45 AM
(03-15-2021, 08:17 PM)jj22 Wrote: I just don't remember the calls for a NT, CB, S free agent signing last offseason.
and remember the players we got at the actual positions I do remember fans calling for free agent signings for (Oline,LB).
From a fan not on these boards lately as much as the rest, I'll give you my perspective and not the "hoards" against you. Sorry buddy, but they are correct on this argument IMO, and it's not even close. The Bengals FO CLEARLY needed to improve their tackling and Run Defense after being spun around on swivel chairs game in and out against Jackson and Pitts/Cleve run games the last few years.
EVERY signing they made were defensive signings who were highly ranked (Top 10 at their Positions according to PFF) at TACKLING.
They let go of Vigil and sign Bynes. That's a Tackling Upgrade from historical PFF on players.
They let go of Dre and sign Waynes. That's a Tackling Upgrade from a historical PFF on players.
They demote Williams and sign Bell. That's a Tackling Upgrade from a historical PFF on players.
They didn't even have a NT b/c of opt outs so they sign a Top 3 NT, Top 5 FA overall player according to PFF FA Rankings. There's not even a debate on this one. You calling Reader a "Luxary" FA pick up is just the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. They brought him in to play next to Geno, so that they could be a tandem like Reader and Watt were. It's not difficult to figure that one out.
I will give you a wash with Dennard and Alexander, and that's about it.
Everyone knows that every signing they made was CLEARLY to try to tackle better on Defense in every tier. It's not that hard to figure out JJ22. These debates back and forth about historical crap and this and that are pointless.
And, I didn't expect them to pay a Guard 16M a year either for a player like Thuney, as that would blow most of their available cap. The team needs several better players to fill out the roster, and this makes it very tough adding only 1 player. You can bring in a few other guys at half the price on Day 2 or 3 and then get help at other needs/positions that will upgrade the team with what they currently have.
